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Polk County News 2A Polk County Itemizer-Observer • October 11, 2017 Fair attendance, revenue increases Monmouth council By Jolene Guzman The Itemizer-Observer RICKREALL — Atten- dance and revenue were up for the Polk County Fair in 2017, mostly the result of pleasant weather on the fair’s closing day, said Fair Manager Tina Andersen. During the fair’s three- day run Aug. 10-12, there were 10,658 people counted coming through the gates. That’s up from 9,282 in 2016, Andersen said. That count includes fair volunteers and others who don’t pay admission. Ander- sen said the real story is in paid attendance, which is up 11 percent. She said attendance on Thursday — the day of the rodeo — was strong. “It wasn’t a record, but still good,” she said. Friday attendance was typical, she added. “ Then Saturday just boomed,” Andersen said. “I think the weather finally broke.” The beer and wine gar- den performed well, up 40 percent from last year. An- dersen said that is mostly due to an effort to make the garden more welcoming to the average fairgoer. Instead of a tent that sep- arated the beer and wine Stephanie Blair/Itemizer-Observer file Blair Youths lead their goats through the annual goat obsta- cle course competition at the Polk County Fair. garden from the rest of the fair, this year featured pic- nic tables and places for families to sit while the adults enjoyed a libation. “We wanted to open it up more so people aren’t squeezed into a tent and feeling punished for want- ing a beer,” Andersen said. She said since the fair added adult beverages to the fair, people have be- haved themselves. The typi- cal patron spends enough time in the beer garden to have a glass of beer or wine — not the whole day, Andersen said. “We have such great fam- ilies who come to our fair,” she said. Beer and wine was served at the arena all three days, instead of on Thursday dur- ing the rodeo, which helped boost revenue. Positioning the main stage in the center of the fair was a success that will be followed in the future. “People wanted it moved, and we tried, but it didn’t work,” Andersen said. There were a few com- plaints that stage entertain- ment was a little loud in the animal barns, which fair staff will work on remedy- ing for next year. Andersen said attempts to make the youth livestock auction move a little faster were successful — and with- out much loss in revenue. The 2017 auction sold 33 fewer animal that last year, but was down 1 percent in dollars. Andersen said fewer animals meant higher bids for those that were part of the auction. While attendance and revenue were both up this year, the annual fair will still lose money. Andersen said the fair loses between $10,000 and $20,000 each year. She said the losses will be on the lower end of that range this year due to Satur- day’s success and cooler weather overall. Andersen said with a number of county fairs hap- pening in the region around the same time, the event isn’t a money maker for the Polk County Fairgrounds & Event Center. “It’s the right thing to do for the kids,” she said. The 2018 version of fair is taking shape already, with the highlight being a youth and adult talent show re- turning to the entertain- ment schedule. looks at city growth By Herb Swett The Itemizer-Observer MONMOUTH — A pro- posal to update a Polk Coun- ty plan for procedures in- volving the use of deadly physical force by law en- forcement officers was tabled at the Oct. 3 Mon- mouth City Council meeting. State law requires that each Oregon county form a planning author ity for guidelines regarding deadly physical force by law en- forcement officers through- out the county. The Polk County Planning Authority recently adopted minor up- dates to its plan, which was originally adopted in 2008. Once a city in the county approves an update propos- al, it is forwarded to the state attorney general for final re- view and approval. Police Chief Darrell Tallan said city staff recommended approval. Co u n c i l o r Jo n Ca re y noted that the plan calls for elected officials to review it. He said that he had not read it and urged that it be tabled until all council members had read it. The council will take up the issue Oct. 17. Also tabled was a Building Department proposal for a 10 percent fee increase for all statewide specialty codes that the city administers. Building Official Larry Thornton said the increase was needed to maintain the viability of the department and adjust for in- creasing costs. He said such an increase would generate about $15,000 a year. Thorn- ton also recommended that the council hold a hearing in the second week of Novem- ber for all increases to take ef- fect Jan. 1, 2018. Councilor Laurel Sharmer, noting what she called “a scathing personal attack” a city department head made on her on Facebook, called it libelous and urged that City Manager Scott McClure take disciplinary action against the department head. In a council work session that followed the meeting, members of the Tree Advisory Board discussed planting one or more trees on the Mon- mouth Elementary School campus honoring certain people in the community who died prematurely. Mayor Steve Milligan noted that there will be a town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 in the Mon- mouth Library. Carey ex- pressed concern that Mon- mouth has several marijuana stores but no supermarket. HEALTH DIRECTORY AUDIOLOGY GENERAL DENTISTRY MASSAGE Trust your hearing to those that specialize in hearing and hearing related disorders. Evan L. Evans, Ph. D, and Julie B. Evans, AuD are both doctoral level Audi- ologists who have the knowledge, experience and compassion to provide you with the best care for your hearing health. We offer free hearing screenings; by our hearing aid specialist. We offer full & complete diagnostic evaluations, counseling and recommen- dations by our clinical Audiologists. Other Audiologi- cal services include testing, management and treatment options for Tinnitus. We have the knowl- edge and experience to assist your physician with the diagnosis of diseases and disorders pertaining to hearing and the hearing mechanism. We offer wax removal or cerumen management, Tinnitus testing and Tinnitus management techniques. An Audiolo- gist, having the Audiology credentials of the Ameri- can Academy of Audiology (F-AAA) and the The American Speech Hearing and Language Associa- tion’s Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC-A) is the professional of choice for anything related to hearing and or hearing related issues. Serving our hearing impaired since 1980, with two locations to serve you. Audiology Associates 1343-A Monmouth St., Independence • 503-838-3001 2296 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis • 541-757-2500 • DALLAS FAMILY DENTAL - Benjamin James DDS, Tom Davis DMD, Les Wheeler DDS. 289 E Ellendale Ave Ste. 204, Dallas. Dallas Family Dental provides general and cosmetic dentistry for children and adults. We are happy to serve as your dental providers, and are accepting new patients. www.dal- lasfamilydentaloregon.com • RANDALL C. JONES, DMD - 1004 Monmouth St., Independence, OR 503-838-0434. Offering a broad range of dental services in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. New patients and emergencies wel- come. • WESTON K. MORRILL, DMD - 289 E. Ellendale Suite #201, Dallas. 503-623-6616. Family, preventive, and cosmetic dentistry. Complete dentistry for the entire family. Se habla español. • DR. MICHELLE HASBROOK, DMD - 120 N. Atwa- ter, Monmouth, OR 503-838-2998. Providing all phases of dental care for children and adults. We wel- come new patients! • KENNETH WINOKUR, DMD - 329 South Main Street Independence, OR 97351. 503-838-1633. High quality service with your comfort in mind. Nitrous oxide gas sedation available. www.independence- dental.org • OUT OF GRAVITY MASSAGE - Julianne Klingberg DeForest, LMT - 503.510.2256 - NOW IN INDEPEND- ENCE Enter Stressed, Leave Blessed - Out of Gravity Massage offers massage sessions to suit a variety of needs and health concerns. Intuitive and holistic bodywork are blended with extensive and varied edu- cation, creating a caring and knowledgeable environ- ment of healing. Also, with a prescription and a claim number, up to a year's therapeutic massage sessions will help in your rehabilitation from a motor vehicle accident. Relaxation, well care, geriatric and pediatric massage is available, as well as motor vehicle acci- dent rehabilitation. Infant massage instructional ses- sions available. Call today for an appointment. 503-510-2256 OR # 7627/ National #295187-00 GYNECOLOGY SERVICES CHIROPRACTIC Gynecological care is available in Dallas at the Salem Health West Valley Specialty Clinic. Gynecologist Keita Sakon, MD, specializes in gynecology exams and procedures, including hysteroscopy and la- paroscopy, as well as family planning, abnormal Pap evaluation, treatment of pelvic pain, symptom con- trol for menopause and abnormal periods. Dr. Sakon works in Dallas on Friday afternoons from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. seeing patients at the clinic and performing gynecological procedures in the Salem Health West Valley surgical suites. New patients are welcome! Salem Health West Valley Specialty Clinic is located at 591 SE Clay St., Dallas. Call 503-831-0784 for an appointment. Visit salemhealth.org/westvalley. • PINNACLE PHYSICAL THERAPY is an orthopedic physical therapy facility committed to getting great results for each patient. We focus on advanced spine care, women's health issues, sport rehab, vehicle ac- cidents, and work injuries. We offer highly special- ized care including manual therapy, aquatic therapy, specific deep tissue mobilization techniques, Pos- tural Restoration Institute (PRI) techniques and ther- apeutic exercise. We have a warm, caring and friendly staff and accept most private health insur- ance, auto insurance, and workers' compensation in- surance. We offer both male and female physical therapists. Often no physician referral is needed to start care. Call us today and ask how to get therapy for your condition or talk to your physician to see if physical therapy is right for you. Call us: 503-623- 2433. We are conveniently located at 210 W. Ellen- dale Avenue Dallas, Oregon 97338; (next to Taco Bell) Check us out on the web: www.pinnacle-physi- caltherapy.com • SALEM HEALTH WEST VALLEY offers a wide range of rehabilitation services. Our hospital in Dallas, lo- cated at 525 SE Washington St. in Dallas, offers physi- cal therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and aquatic therapy (at Dallas Aquatic Center). 503- 623-7305. Our clinic in Monmouth offers physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. Located at 512 Main St. 503-838-1388. Visit www.salemhealth.org/westvalley. • JOYNT FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC - Dr. Brian Joynt, DC - 629 Clay Street East, Monmouth, OR 97361 Family-oriented chiropractic clinic, dedicated to cre- ating an unparalleled experience of service, quality and care by teaching the true principles of chiroprac- tic. We look forward to empowering each of you to help your family participate more fully in life. New patients welcome. Accept most insurance. Auto/per- sonal injury and work comp. Massage therapist on site. Complimentary consultations. Call us today to make your appointment (503) 837-0550. • THORNTON CHIROPRACTIC - Drs. Sharon and Marty Thornton - Palmer Graduates - We care, God cures. 1650 Monmouth St., Independence, OR 97351 • 503-838-3346. Office hours: Mon, Tues & Thurs 8- noon & 2-6 pm; Wed 2-6 pm. & Fri 8-noon. Proudly serving Polk County for over 17 years. Offering Thompson Drop and other hands-on techniques, as well as Advanced Activator Methods and Functional Neurology. We provide gentle and effective full-spine and extremity adjusting for all ages in a loving and caring environment. We are accepting new patients for Family Wellness Care, Medicare, Auto or personal injury & Workers Comp. Licensed Massage Therapy available on site. COUNSELING • CROSS AND CROWN COUNSELING ~ KATE KOENS, NCCA Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor and Certified Temperament Therapist. Cross and Crown Counseling offers counseling services to indi- viduals, couples and families as well as identity semi- nars and grief recovery workshops. Our office is located at 1156 SE Holman Ave. Dallas. Some spe- cific areas of counsel are adolescent, premarital, marriage, trauma, crisis, grief, depression, anxiety, anger, divorce, and identity crisis. We help our clients find healing, learn communication skills, and appro- priate responses to individual and family needs and how to obtain overall health, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. We provide a safe and caring envi- ronment to face life situations, address interpersonal and intrapersonal conflict and help individuals real- ize their full potential in order to live decisively with truth, relevance, perspective, and purpose. For more information or to schedule an appointment please call (503) 917-1625 or visit our website at www.crossandcrowncounseling.com HEARING HEALTH • JOYFUL SOUND HEARING SERVICES, INC. Mark Sturtevant, 312 Main Street, Dallas OR, 503-623-0290. Providing Polk County with hearing solutions for 30 years. Services include: Hearing evaluations, Diag- nosing hearing loss; Impedance; Fitting all types of hearing devices, Servicing all makes and models of hearing aids; Ear inspections; Wax removal; Hearing protection. Hours: Monday - Thursday 9-4pm. (Fri- days by appointment only) IMAGING SERVICES • SALEM HEALTH WEST VALLEY offers state-of-the- art all-digital diagnostic imaging services. With your physician's referral, we provide bone densitometry, CT scan, fluoroscopy, mammography, ultrasound, X- ray and MRI services. Check out our comfortable and spacious mammography suite. We are located at 525 SE Washington St., Dallas, 503-623-7302. LABORATORY SERVICES • SALEM HEALTH WEST VALLEY provides lab serv- ices at two convenient locations in Dallas and Mon- mouth. Both labs are fully accredited, providing collections and testing with healthcare provider re- ferral. Employment and self-referral drug testing is offered. The West Valley Hospital lab in Dallas is open 24 hours, seven days a week, at 525 SE Washington St., 503-623-7303. The Monmouth lab is located in the Monmouth Medical Center, 512 Main St., Suite 300, 503-838-1388. It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed between noon and 1 p.m. Ap- pointments are not required. ORTHODONTICS • YENNE & SCHOFIELD - SPECIALISTS IN ORTHO- DONTICS - 580 Main Street, Suite E, Dallas, 503-623- 5002. Providing Polk County with orthodontic care for children and adults for functions and cosmetics. Open Tuesdays & Thursdays. PHYSICAL THERAPY/ REHABILITATION SERVICES PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS • DR. CHARLES ESSEX, family medicine, is accepting new patients at Salem Health West Valley Medical Clinic, located at 512 Main St., Suite 300, Monmouth, 503-838-1182. With a proactive healthcare approach, Dr. Essex provides care for the entire family and will work with you to build a healthy lifestyle with annual exams, immunizations, lifestyle counseling, sports physicals, skin care, cancer screenings and more. New patients are welcome. • DR. JOHN HADLEY, family medicine, is accepting new patients at the Salem Health West Valley Medical Clinic at 555 SE Washington St., Dallas, 503-623- 7301. With a proactive healthcare approach, Dr. Hadley provides offers family medicine for your en- tire family from newborns to adults with annual exams, immunizations, lifestyle counseling, sports physicals, skin care, cancer screenings and more. New patients are welcome. Call the Itemizer-Observer at 503-623-2373 to have your business listed in this directory.
